312 The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has strengthened its gold reserve accumulation drive following the successful purchase of 121 kilograms of gold from Damang Gold Mines Limited at the GoldBod Assay Centre located at the Accra International Airport. The latest transaction marks another significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to maximize value retention from […]
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PURC, ECG Move to Address Billing and Metering Challenges in Ashanti
379 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has engaged the Ashanti West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over persistent billing and metering concerns raised by consumers across the region. The high-level meeting, held in Kumasi, focused on a range of complaints including unusually high electricity bills caused […]
Prosper Kumi Honoured for Transformational Leadership in Hohoe Municipality
336 The Municipal Chief Executive of the Hohoe Municipal Assembly, Hon. Prosper Kumi, has been recognised with the prestigious Civic Harmony and Modernization Specialist Honor under the BLACKSTAR ACCLAMATION HONORARY AWARDS for his outstanding leadership and developmental contributions to the municipality. The honour, conferred by the World Diplomatic Federation and the Rectitude International Mission, celebrates […]
Communications Minister Lauds MTN Ghana’s Three-Decade Legacy and Impact on Digital Growth
193 The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has hailed the meteoric rise of Ghana’s telecommunications sector, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fostering a robust digital ecosystem. Speaking at the MTN Ghana 30th Anniversary Celebration in Accra, the Minister described the milestone as a testament to the resilience and evolution […]
MTN Nkosuo Initiative Empowers Women Tailors and Dressmakers with Digital, Financial Skills
284 Hundreds of women tailors and dressmakers across Ghana have received a major boost in business development and digital transformation through the MTN Nkosuo initiative spearheaded by MTN Ghana in partnership with Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) and Kola Market. The programme, organised by MobileMoney LTD (MoMo from MTN), targeted members of the women’s wing of […]
PURC Flags Major Utility Service Gaps in Ashanti Region, Orders Corrective Measures
335 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has identified major operational and customer service deficiencies in electricity and water delivery across parts of the Ashanti Region following an extensive five-day monitoring exercise involving the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Limited (GWL), and licensed prepaid vending centres. The exercise, led by Alhaji Jabaru Abubakar, […]
Artists, Executives and MTN Ghana Unite to Rethink Music Monetisation in Ghana
276 MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient and inclusive digital economy by convening a refreshed edition of its Digital Music Conference at MTN House in Accra, bringing together over 100 stakeholders from across Ghana’s music and creative ecosystem. The highlevel forum brought together artists, music executives, publishers, rights administrators and digital […]
PURC Urges Ashanti Residents to Report Utility Service Challenges
356 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has encouraged residents and consumers of utility services to formally lodge complaints over poor electricity and water services in order to help improve service delivery and enforce accountability. According to the Commission, consumers have the legal right under Regulation 9 of Legislative […]
John Jinapor Praises Ghanaian Engineers, Pushes for Reliable Power Delivery
322 The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has commended Ghanaian engineers for their expertise and dedication in resolving critical power challenges, while urging the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to intensify efforts toward delivering stable and reliable electricity across the country. Speaking during a tour of ECG project sites in the […]
Government Will Deal Ruthlessly with Power Saboteurs — Energy Minister
367 The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has delivered a strong warning to individuals and groups whose actions threaten Ghana’s electricity supply, stressing that government will not tolerate any attempt to sabotage the national power system. Speaking during a working tour of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) project sites in the […]